Spanish writer and director Víctor Erice delivered an astonishing film with this fascinating character study filled with symbolism. In a remote village during the second world war, a small girl is traumatized by watching a silent film which blurs the line between fantasy and reality for her. Erice working during the Franco regime and aware of censorship, created a timeless classic with a political message about his country's troubled history and the profound effect of art. Ana Torrent made her feature debut with an astonishing performance by a child along with veterans Fernando Fernán Gómez and Teresa Gimpera. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
The Spirit of the Beehive
Spanish writer and director Víctor Erice delivered an astonishing film with this fascinating character study filled with symbolism. In a remote village during the second world war, a small girl is traumatized by watching a silent film which blurs the line between fantasy and reality for her. Erice working during the Franco regime and aware of censorship, created a timeless classic with a political message about his country's troubled history and the profound effect of art. Ana Torrent made her feature debut with an astonishing performance by a child along with veterans Fernando Fernán Gómez and Teresa Gimpera. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
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